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September 28, 1989 · Evanson LONG EZ/52 · N52AK
Palmer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Evanson LONG EZ/52
Tail Number
N52AK
Operator
Evanson David C
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC89DAG02
THE HOMEBUILT LONG EZ CRASHED INTO A WOODED AREA NEXT TO THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT ACCORDING TO LOCAL POLICE. THE AIRPLANE WAS ON A VFR APPROACH WHEN THE IT STRUCK THE TREES. THE PILOT'S LOG BOOK REVEALED A TOTAL OF 18 HOURS IN THIS AIRCRAFT. EXAMINATION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-IMPACT FAILURE. NO MEDICAL OR TOXICOLOGICAL FACTORS WERE EVIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE.
Full Narrative
THE HOMEBUILT LONG EZ CRASHED INTO A WOODED AREA NEXT TO THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT ACCORDING TO LOCAL POLICE. THE AIRPLANE WAS ON A VFR APPROACH WHEN THE IT STRUCK THE TREES. THE PILOT'S LOG BOOK REVEALED A TOTAL OF 18 HOURS IN THIS AIRCRAFT. EXAMINATION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-IMPACT FAILURE. NO MEDICAL OR TOXICOLOGICAL FACTORS WERE EVIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportPalmer Muni (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvanson LONG EZ/52
Tail NumberN52AK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEvanson David C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind130° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:47
Weather SourceWFAC